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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship of air, water and land resources. This page is a source of general information about the department and its programs, as well as current hot topics of interest and recent press releases.

Media inquiries regarding the Department of Environmental Protection should be directed to the Press Office at 850-245-2112 or DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us.

About DEP

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting our air, water and land. The vision of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystems.